Leadership Development Program - Engineering, Materials & Chemistry Discipline

Key Responsibilities

• Complete three 8‑month rotational assignments across various U.S. locations, adapting quickly to new technology centers, business units, and engineering teams.
• Execute core engineering milestones within one or more specialized program tracks, including materials research and development, destructive and non‑destructive testing, chemical analysis, material specification definition, processing, and quality control.
• Take ownership of frontline, hands‑on chemical and materials engineering deliverables and comprehensive technical documentation.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with manufacturing, mechanical, systems, and quality engineering teams to evaluate material performance and optimize component processing.
• Present technical data, failure analysis findings, and strategic material review updates clearly and effectively to varied stakeholders and leadership teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major—degree must be obtained by start date.
• Willingness and ability to relocate to various RTX geographic locations across the United States for three distinct 8‑month program assignments.
• Experience or academic coursework in destructive or non‑destructive material evaluation techniques such as metallography, microscopy (SEM/optical), mechanical testing (tensile, hardness), or spectroscopy (FTIR, EDS).
• Experience or academic coursework across one or more fundamental chemical and materials domains, including chemical synthesis, laboratory characterization, materials thermodynamics, physical metallurgy, polymer chemistry, or corrosion engineering.
• Experience or coursework utilizing statistical analysis and data evaluation tools such as Minitab, MATLAB, Python, or JMP.

• Active U.S. government secret security clearance.
• Self‑motivated and team‑oriented work style with the agility to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic technology and engineering environment.
• Experience or academic coursework with aerospace‑grade materials, advanced composites, superalloys, or specialized coatings.
• Experience or coursework in material manufacturing processes, heat treatment, surface finishing, or chemical processing.
• Practical exposure to failure analysis protocols, destructive testing environments, or laboratory safety systems.
• Hands‑on laboratory testing, prototyping, or assembly experience working directly with physical chemical systems or material hardware.
• Prior experience as an engineering intern or co‑op within an RTX business unit (Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, or Raytheon).

• Competitive salary ranging from 59,000
  
  USD to 139,000
  
  USD, adjusted for experience, role, and location.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Retirement and 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts and flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program, child/adult backup care, and educational assistance.
• Parental (including paternal) leave and paid time off.
• Career development and recognition programs, including mentorship and leadership training.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section
503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.